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15 Nov
The Evolution of War and Peace Studium Generale | Tans Lecture

17 Nov

News and stories

Legal thought made relevant and entertaining

Victor Hugo's conceptualisation of and influence on the law have been beautifully brought to life in the collaborative exhibition ‘Hugo and the Law’, which is now moving to the UM Library.
Exhibition Hugo and the law

Can Europe resist the digital oligarchy?

Maastricht University researchers Valentina Golunova and Dani Shanley discuss the geopolitical and institutional consequences of the new ‘digital oligarchy.’ ‘‘When it comes to big tech, “Europe has been very naïve.”
Dani Shanley and Valentina Golunova

UM to play a more prominent role in Dutch scientific infrastructure

Eleven consortia will receive a total of €197 million through the National Roadmap for Large-Scale Research Facilities to develop or upgrade essential research facilities. UM is involved in seven of the projects and leads two of them.
Twee onderzoekers bekijken een opstelling.

UM decision on strategic collaboration in Israel and Sudan

Maastricht University’s Executive Board has reached a decision on strategic collaboration with partner institutions in Israel and Sudan.
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Young people in higher education mainly choose based on their interests

Young people in senior secondary vocational education (MBO) choose their studies mainly based on personal interests and talents. Job prospects and social relevance matter less, according to a new report by Maastricht University and Instituut Gak.
Young ICTS student at data center

From here …. to a sustainable Maastricht University in 2035

Since her appointment as Rector Magnificus, Pamela Habibović has been committed to making Maastricht University more sustainable. In the coming weeks, sustainability will once again be emphasised within our university.
UM rector magnificus Pamela Habibovic